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Luke 24

Luke 24:50

The Ascension · Luke 24:50–53
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Translations

Modern
When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
Traditional
And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
Literal
And He led them out as far as to Bethany, and having lifted up His hands, He blessed them.
Latin
Eduxit autem eos foras in Bethaniam, et elevatis manibus suis benedixit eis.

Original

Greek
English
When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.

Notes

Luke 24:50–53

Luke also tells about the ascension of Jesus (his return to heaven) in Acts 1:1–11. For Luke, this event showed that God had:

  • vindicated Jesus (proved that he was right),

  • exalted him (lifted him to the highest place), and

  • seated him at his right hand as Messiah (God’s chosen king) and Lord (the one with full authority; Acts 2:24–36).

From this place of glory and authority in heaven, Jesus leads and guides his church.

Theme notes and profiles

Miracles The Ascension of Jesus

Events

Parallels

Mark 16:19–20 Acts 1:6–11

Places

Bethany: Village near Jerusalem, home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Ascension of Christ Benediction Bethany Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bless, Blessing Exaltation of Christ Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Ascension of Jesus Benedictions by Jesus, Upon his Followers Hand: Lifted up in Benediction Hands Jesus, the Christ: Ascends to Heaven (Near Bethany) Jesus, the Christ: Ascension of The Ascension of Christ: from Mount Olivet The Ascension of Christ: While Blessing his Disciples